Amendment #5 to H3951

Early Voting

Representatives Jones of North Reading, Hill of Ipswich, Poirier of North Attleborough, Gifford of Wareham, Frost of Auburn and Smola of Warren move to amend the bill in section 2A, by inserting after line item 1599-3224 the following item:-

“SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH.

Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

0521-0002  For reimbursements to municipalities for costs associated with the implementation of the mandated provisions of early voting for the November 8, 2016 State Election as required by section 25B of chapter 54 of the General Laws; provided, that the state secretary shall only reimburse the municipalities for costs that have previously been certified by the division of local mandates within the office of the state auditor; and provided further, that any unexpended funds in this item shall be made available in fiscal year 2018 ………………………….$719,709”.